Final Score: Pelicans 82 - Celtics 94
Friday, December 12, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET

Pelicans @ Celtics

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pelicans
12-6 Rating 1680
Form: WLWWW
Model Probability
19%
81%
Projected margin: Boston Celtics +8.6
Celtics
21-2 Rating 1902
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pelicans Celtics
All-time wins 8 8
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 91.1 95.0
Last meeting 92 112

Key Season Stats

Stat Pelicans Celtics
Games played 18 23
Avg points scored 97.7 101.1
Avg points conceded 92.3 90.8
Win percentage 67% 91%
Away win % / Home win % 62% 92%